Pandemic Mama, Episode 24: Finding Normal in the Chaos of a Pandemic with a 5th Baby with Nancy Sanchez

Pandemic Mama, Episode 28: Navigating Postpartum Body Acceptance with Kelly Fitzgerald Junco

Irina Gonzalez [http://irinagonzalez.com/], journalist, toddler mom, and the host talks with three-time return guest Kelly Fitzgerald Junco [https://www.instagram.com/thesobersenorita/]. She is a writer and sobriety advocate. In her previous two episodes, she talked with us about pregnancy anxiety and postpartum grief. This time, she comes on to give us an update about what the past year of the pandemic has been like while living in Florida, the difficulty of finding a daycare that fits her family's safety requirements, and what it's like to work on accepting your postpartum body during a pandemic. Please take the Pandemic Parenting in 2022 survey [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8HQtv5dIFI55EqSPunte70GfW7LQhdibzEl67O_CPbpSuvQ/viewform] to share what's been going on in your life and don't forget to sign up for the Pandemic Mama newsletter [https://msirinagonzalez.substack.com/] for more. Plus, make sure you follow us on Instagram at @pandemicmamapod [https://www.instagram.com/pandemicmamapod/] for updates, join the Pandemic Mama Podcast Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/pandemicmamapod] to connect with other parents who have had a baby in the past couple of years, and email your questions to pandemicmamapod@gmail.com [pandemicmamapod@gmail.com]. Get full access to Parenting in Hard Mode at irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe [https://irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4] Get full access to Parenting in Hard Mode at irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe [https://irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Pandemic Mama, Episode 27: The Grief of Postpartum in the Pandemic with Kelly Fitzgerald Junco

Our first return guest! Irina talks with Kelly Fitzgerald Junco [https://www.instagram.com/thesobersenorita/], a writer and blogger behind The Sober Señorita [https://sobersenorita.com/], and a new mom who first appeared in Episode 4 [http://irinagonzalez.com/pandemic-mama-episode-4/] of Pandemic Mama. They talked about her birth story, figuring out breastfeeding, and the many forms of grief she is dealing with today. Plus, how she is getting used to her postpartum body after being an athlete for the past several years. Join the Pandemic Mama Podcast Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/pandemicmamapod] to connect with other parents having babies in 2020 and 2021, follow us on Instagram at @pandemicmamapod [https://www.instagram.com/pandemicmamapod/] for updates, and email your questions to pandemicmamapod@gmail.com [pandemicmamapod@gmail.com]. Get full access to Parenting in Hard Mode at irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe [https://irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4] Get full access to Parenting in Hard Mode at irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe [https://irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Pandemic Mama, Episode 26: The Birth of a Pandemic Papa with Adam

Irina talks with Adam, an engineer, amateur podcast editor, new dad, and her husband! They talked about the stress he felt in the last weeks of pregnancy, what happened during the birth [http://irinagonzalez.com/pandemic-mama-episode-1/] from his perspective, and how this last year has been with their baby Rio. Plus, all of the decision fatigue and how they have conquered baby sleep issues. Sort of. Join the Pandemic Mama Podcast Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/pandemicmamapod] to connect with other parents having babies in 2020 and 2021, follow us on Instagram at @pandemicmamapod [https://www.instagram.com/pandemicmamapod/] for updates, and email your questions to pandemicmamapod@gmail.com [pandemicmamapod@gmail.com]. Get full access to Parenting in Hard Mode at irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe [https://irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4] Get full access to Parenting in Hard Mode at irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe [https://irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Pandemic Mama, Episode 25: How We Parent in the Pandemic One Year Later

In this very special episode of the Pandemic Mama podcast, Irina asked some of the past guests to share what they have been up to since their episodes aired and reflect on the last year of parenting as we recognize and mourn a full year of living in the COVID-19 pandemic. But not all the stories are sad! There are stories full of grief, longing, some happiness, renewed hope, and even a silver lining or two. Join the Pandemic Mama Podcast Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/pandemicmamapod] to connect with other parents having babies in 2020 and 2021, follow us on Instagram at @pandemicmamapod [https://www.instagram.com/pandemicmamapod/] for updates, and email your questions to pandemicmamapod@gmail.com [pandemicmamapod@gmail.com]. Get full access to Parenting in Hard Mode at irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe [https://irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4] Get full access to Parenting in Hard Mode at irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe [https://irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Pandemic Mama, Episode 24: Finding Normal in the Chaos of a Pandemic with a 5th Baby with Nancy Sanchez

Irina talks with Nancy Sanchez [https://www.instagram.com/motheringinchaos/]. She is a stay-at-home mom of five girls. They talked about her induction on the day after the pandemic was announced last year, how up and down the fourth trimester was, and how it’s been difficult to enjoy this past year.  Plus, why homeschooling was the right choice for her and her girls this year. Join the Pandemic Mama Podcast Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/pandemicmamapod] to connect with other parents having babies in 2020 and 2021, follow us on Instagram at @pandemicmamapod [https://www.instagram.com/pandemicmamapod/] for updates, and email your questions to pandemicmamapod@gmail.com [pandemicmamapod@gmail.com]. Get full access to Parenting in Hard Mode at irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe [https://irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4] Get full access to Parenting in Hard Mode at irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe [https://irinagonzalez.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]